Student Travel Business Barometer
Our Mission
SYTA is the definitive source for up-to-date data and information on the student group travel industry to assist our members in achieving data driven strategies for building their businesses. SYTA conducts quantitative research to provide evidence of the size and impact of student travel on a global basis; and qualitative research to measure the social impact of travel on students and youth.
Student Travel Business Barometer
The 4th annual edition of the Student Travel Business Barometer, the only annual quantitative data resource of its kind for domestic and international student group travel will be available in Spring 2023.
The Business Barometer includes trend data for previous years and provides forecast data on the coming year. The 2022 Business Barometer will also provide analysis of trends and industry growth from 2019 through 2022.
Survey respondents include both international and domestic tour operators. In 2022, we were proud to partner for the first time with the American Bus Association (ABA) and NTA to significantly expand our database in the U.S. We will continue to work with our international partners to provide global insights and data.
SYTA members will receive priority access to the full research study by email.
Join SYTA today and receive access to this important research.
An executive summary will be available to the student travel community in Spring 2023.
 | Business Barometer 2022 Annual Reportavailable Spring 2023 |
 | Business Barometer 2021 Annual ReportThe Student Travel Business Barometer is the only data resource of its kind for domestic and international student group travel. International and domestic tour operators are asked to provide industry data on a quarterly basis. Those who participate receive the full survey. An Executive Summary will be provided on a quarterly basis. Contact [email protected] if you would like to participate or request additional information. |
 | Business Barometer 2020 Annual ReportThe Student Travel Business Barometer is the only data resource of its kind for domestic and international student group travel. International and domestic tour operators are asked to provide industry data on a quarterly basis. Those who participate receive the full survey. An Executive Summary will be provided on a quarterly basis. Contact [email protected] if you would like to participate or request additional information. |
 | Business Barometer 2019 Annual ReportThe Student Travel Business Barometer is the only data resource of its kind for domestic and international student group travel. International and domestic tour operators are asked to provide industry data on a quarterly basis. Those who participate receive the full survey. An Executive Summary will be provided on a quarterly basis. Contact [email protected] if you would like to participate or request additional information. |
 | Business Barometer Executive Summary Q2The Student Travel Business Barometer is the only data resource of its kind for domestic and international student group travel. International and domestic tour operators are asked to provide industry data on a quarterly basis. Those who participate receive the full survey. An Executive Summary will be provided on a quarterly basis. Contact [email protected] if you would like to participate or request additional information. |
 | Business Barometer Executive Summary Q1The Student Travel Business Barometer is the only data resource of its kind for domestic and international student group travel. International and domestic tour operators are asked to provide industry data on a quarterly basis. Those who participate receive the full survey. An Executive Summary will be provided on a quarterly basis. Contact [email protected] if you would like to participate or request additional information. |
 | Student & Youth Travel Digest (SYTD) OverviewSYTA’s landmark study was designed to cover the broad range of the student travel industry and balances today’ needs with future-focused programs designed to help student travel providers. |
 | SYTD Social Impact At-a-GlanceA Summary of the social impact results to the Student & Youth Travel Digest . |
 | SYTD Social Impact Report (Part 1)An indepth look at the social impact student travel has on young people. |
 | SYTD Teacher OverviewThis report introduces an analysis of U.S. student group travel as organized and led by teachers. The research not only identifies travel specifics, but also quantifies the roles of different actors (teachers, group leaders, parents, students, tour operators, etc.) in organizing school trips. |
 | SYTD International OverviewThis report delivers comprehensive insight into inbound student group travel to the U.S. and aims to delve into its distinctive characteristics, which often vary considerably from domestic tour specifics. |
 | SYTD U.S. Tour Operators OverviewThis report, which presents inputs from U.S. tour operators, concludes the first edition of the Student & Youth Travel Digest. The previous issues analyzed student group travel and its characteristics, as reported by U.S. teachers and international tour operators. |
 | SYTA Research DigestA quarterly newsletter aimed at educating stakeholders on new and emerging research related to the student travel industry. |
 | Top DestinationsSeeking a great student travel destination? Annually, Teach & Travel shares with educators the Top 10 Student Travel Destinations in the United States, North America, and Internationally. See who made the list this year! |
 | Youth Education TravelSYTA, the premier association of businesses dedicated to providing life enhancing travel experiences to students and young people, endorses all local, national and international efforts to improve the quality of student travel. |
